It’s okay to just be
in this moment of love
acceptance, respect, and friendship
It’s okay to let yourself feel and give
love, acceptance, respect, and friendship
It’s okay to let someone take care of you
Allowing the village of love to reach out
take your hand and welcome you
Rest as the village feeds you
gives you shelter, and protects you
with a reassuring hand and a knowing
that whatever version of you shows up
it is okay; that you are okay.
The world, our village
shines brighter
as we extend our hand
and welcome you
with love.
My daughter evacuated from her apartment in North Carolina ahead of the hurricane that hit this week/weekend. She had just moved there in August to begin school and had no idea what to do or where to go. She grew up with snowstorms and tornado warnings, and preparedness for those kinds of storms are a lot different than for hurricanes. We didn’t really know how to help, besides wanting to put her on a plane and bring her back home. By the time we looked at flights the prices had increased to a range that we simply could not afford.
Some parents of a friend of a friend, of my daughter’s roommate, offered them a place in their home in Maryland to ride out the storm. They were welcomed with homecooked meals, a room of their own, and tender loving parental care. I am forever grateful for the village of love. For the individuals in this world who provide a safe space, good food, a comfy place to sleep. Their only agenda? A place for people to stay safe as they ride out whatever storm of life they are facing.
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
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The connections made through the blogging community is fantastic and so wonderful. I love all the connections I have made! I hope you have a lovely week!!
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Thank You! I think this had been a good reminder for me about community too. 💞
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It was kind of amazing synchronicity that we were having this conversation on your thread. Love these connections. Have a great Tuesday, Alyssa ❤️
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I Love this . I so miss community where I live. Its such a lonely disconnected city but I am glad your daughter is finding it. ❤ Beautiful post.
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I am so sorry I am terribly late with a comment, but we have chatted about this! I am so glad your daughter was able to leave her apartment for safety reasons and I am really happy she made it back to her apartment safely! I hate she had to deal with spiders, but at least she is okay!!
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Thank you, Nicole 💐
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Brilliant 😍
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Reblogged this on Art by Nicole Corrado.
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Nancy…My heart just smiled huge when I saw you here. How are you? I hope you are doing okay and you are out of the hospital and comfortable in your own space. ❤️❤️
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Thank You, Brigid. They made it back home last night and she is back in class this morning. 💐
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Glad to hear your daughter was safe. I have friends in North Carolina. It truly is a place of community and neighborly care.
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I am so glad your daughter is safe and well cared for Alexis. 🌼
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Thank you! There are some pretty incredible people out there thats for sure 💞
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I’m so pleased your daughter is safe. How amazing the way those people showed such warmth and kindness. It always moves me when you hear about and see the best of humanity being displayed like that. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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So true! ❤️
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Thank you! That is so true about community. ❤️💐
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Thank you, and sooo true!! 💐
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So happy to know your baby girl is safe. There is so much goodness still in our world.
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prayers for your daughter and friends who reach out and help, we build a village of love, such a meaningful life not just existing when we are part of a caring community.
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I’m happy that you can relax in the knowledge that your daughter is safe. These genuine stories of kindness should be highlighted a lot more!
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Thank You, Lorrs ❤️
I think we were more nervous than she was. But glad she is out of harms way for sure.
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So happy your daughter is safe. I can’t imagine how scary such a situation must be.
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Yeah, its a good reminder. Sometimes I need that restored faith in humanity too, especially if I have paid attention to the news.
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I’m so glad she’s able to be somewhere safe. It’s good to be reminded that there is genuine kindness in the world.
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Thank you for sharing this post! 😊
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